We are about to enter the season of preparation – Advent – we are getting ready to come close to the celebration of Christmas. So what can we do to get ready? As a family spiritual practice, we’ve put together a special family advent calendar, which provides a small activity for each day of advent that you can do as a family, at whatever time of day suits you – talking, reflecting,… Continue reading

We are about to enter the season of preparation – Advent – we are getting ready to come close to the celebration of Christmas. So what can we do to get ready? As a family spiritual practice, we’ve put together a special family advent calendar, which provides a small activity for each day of advent that you can do as a family, at whatever time of day suits you – talking, reflecting,… Continue reading

Looking for ideas for Christmas themed picture books?? Sick of seeing just Santa and shallow story lines?? There are alternatives! Check out this Blog “My Top Christmas Picture Books” from Darren Wright (Uniting Church Lay Pastor from the Riverina Presbytery) to give you a few great ideas. Got another you’ve found to share? Let us know in the comments below so we can check it out… Continue reading

Calling all SRE teachers!! A celebration of Special Religious Education is being held at Parliament House on 15th November from 5.30-7pm. Special guests include the Hon Adrian Piccoli MP, Minister for Education, Jihad Dib MP, Shadow Minister for Education, and Vic Alhadeff, CEO of the Jewish Board of Deputies.The theme this year is SRE and Schools: Working together for the wellbeing of students…. Continue reading

It may only be August but preparations for the 2017 KCO (aka Kids Camp Out) are already underway! In 2017, we will be gathering on 11th-12th March at Wedderburn Christian Campsite, 208 Minerva Road, Wedderburn (Southern outskirts of Sydney). Last year was such a blast and we look forward to welcoming kids church groups from across the state again for a massive kids-focused Christian… Continue reading

Looking for a family activity for the long weekend in October? Looking for a richly diverse community passionate about justice and the common good to spend some time with as a family? Beyond Festival describes itself as “a boutique festival celebrating creativity, justice and genuine community” and is open to all ages. There will be a kids program for primary school ages, jumping castles… Continue reading

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We are here to support Uniting Churches in NSW and ACT in their ministry with children and families. We encourage congregations to explore how God may be calling them to create safe places where children can discover faith in community. Our focus is on encouraging leaders, providing training, events and strategic planning and resources.